Imola has reached an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone to host the Italian Grand Prix from 2017, but it still requires the approval of the Automobile Club dItalia (ACI) for the deal to become reality.Monzas current contract to host the Italian Grand Prix comes to an end this year, with the ACI taking over the running of the event from 2017 onwards. Negotiations between ACI president Angelo Sticchi Damiani and Ecclestone for the race to remain at Monza have so far proved fruitless, leading Ecclestone to propose Imola as an alternative.The ACI responded saying it will only back a race at Monza, but that has not stopped Ecclestone reaching an agreement with Imola.Bernie knows that we are available, Formula Imola president Uberto Selvatico Estense told Motorsport.com. And he sent us a proposal that we signed and sent back to him. We will be very happy to have F1 back in Imola. Our main effort is to achieve this kind of result.It just depends on Angelo Sticchi Damiani. I think its a political issue. We have an agreement with Bernie, and we only need the approval of the national sporting authority. If in the future there is not an Italian GP, it is only the problem of Mr Sticchi Damiani, who didnt allow this agreement.Imola last hosted a grand prix in 2006, but has since undergone major redevelopment work. Air Force 1 Alte Bianche Italia . On Saturday night, the normally free throw-challenged centre did just that. Howard scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including 13 of 19 free throws in a 2 1/2-minute stretch, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111. Air Force 1 Mid Utility . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/scontate-air-force-1-alte-bianche.html . They reached the 100-point plateau for the fourth time in five games, bested the visiting Trail Blazers by 34 in the paint and scored 19 of the final 25 points in regulation. Air Force 1 Alte Supreme . LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. Air Force 1 Alte Bianche . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. PITTSBURGH -- A federal judge has rejected a bid to reduce the charges against a fired Pittsburgh police sergeant accused of using excessive force on a drunken fan at a high school football championship game last year.Forty-seven-year-old Stephen Matakovich is accused of violating the mans rights in the November 2015 encounter at Heinz Field.U.S. District Court Judge Cathy Bissoon on Tuesday rejected a bid to toss a count of falsifying a report. Defense attorney Tina Miiller argued that an obstruction charge required proof that her client knew he would be investigated.ddddddddddddMatakovich said the 19-year-old fan appeared ready to attack, but surveillance video showed him with his hands at his sides and not advancing when he was pushed down and struck.Matakovich also faces trial in state court next month. ' ' '